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Welterweight Boxing Rankings - February 2001

Welterweight rankings for February 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF February 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2001WBOFebruary 2001RINGFebruary 2001
🏆Andrew LewisNEW
World Champion
Daniel Santos
Champion
1Ricardo Mayorga+2Michel TrabantShane Mosley
2Arturo Gatti+2Antonio MargaritoOscar De La Hoya
3Thomas Damgaard+2Cory SpinksVernon Forrest
4Miguel Angel Gonzalez+2Thomas DamgaardOba Carr
5Michel Trabant+2Ricardo Mayorga+1Wilfredo Rivera
6Chantel Stanciel+2Kofi Jantuah-1Thomas Damgaard
7James Page-5Michele PiccirilloShannan Taylor
8Oba Carr+1Alessandro DuranAndrew Lewis
9Jantuah Kofi+1Hercules Kyvelos+6Derrell Coley
10Carlos Manuel Baldomir+1Danny PerezNEWKofi Jantuah
11Nicolas Cervera+3Sergio Martinez-2
12Fernando SagradoDiego CastilloNEW
13Danny PerezNeil Sinclair-2
14Frederic Klose+1Christian Bladt
15Julian HollandNEWJames Page-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2001

WBAFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Andrew Lewis

Entered the top 10

  • Carlos Manuel BaldomirClimbed from #11 up to #10

Biggest risers

  • Nicolas CerveraUp 3 places to #11
    +3
  • Ricardo MayorgaNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    +2
  • Arturo GattiClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • James PageDropped from #2 to #7
    -5

WBOFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Hercules KyvelosUp from #15 to #9
  • Danny PerezNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sergio MartinezNow ranked #11
  • Akhmed KotievPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Hercules KyvelosUp 6 places to #9
    +6
  • Ricardo MayorgaUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • James PageDropped from #12 to #15
    -3
  • Sergio MartinezDown to #11 from #9
    -2
  • Neil SinclairSlipped from #11 to #13
    -2

About the Welterweight Division

Weight Limit: 140-147 lbs (63.5-66.7 kg)

Welterweight is one of boxing's most competitive and talent-rich divisions. The weight class has consistently produced exciting fights and has been home to many of boxing's biggest stars.

Division Characteristics

Welterweights are known for their speed, skill, and combination punching. The division features a mix of technical boxers and aggressive punchers, leading to diverse and exciting matchups.

Notable Facts

The Welterweight division has been home to legendary fighters like Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao. The division is known for producing high-profile, lucrative fights.

Historical Context

Welterweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, with a history of producing competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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